Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
1320077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chantanaorr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 69 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332531

Common Names

  • Thismia
  • Thismia Filiformis
  • Threadstem

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Description

Thismia filiformis (also called Thread-Like Thismia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia filiformis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia filiformis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Thismia filiformis are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia filiformis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Thismia filiformis

Thismia filiformis is found in Thailand.

Thismia filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia filiformis?

Thismia filiformis

What is the common name of Thismia filiformis?

Filiform Thismia

What is the natural habitat of Thismia filiformis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Thismia genus

Thismia abei, Thismia alba, Thismia americana, Thismia appendiculata, Thismia arachnites, Thismia aseroe, Thismia bifida, Thismia brunonis, Thismia caudata, Thismia chrysops, Thismia clandestina, Thismia clavarioides, Thismia crocea, Thismia episcopalis, Thismia espirito-santensis, Thismia fumida, Thismia fungiformis, Thismia gardneriana, Thismia glaziovii, Thismia goodii, Thismia grandiflora, Thismia hyalina, Thismia iguassuensis, Thismia janeirensis, Thismia javanica, Thismia labiata, Thismia lauriana, Thismia luetzelburgii, Thismia macahensis, Thismia melanomitra, Thismia mirabilis, Thismia neptunis, Thismia ophiuris, Thismia panamensis, Thismia racemosa, Thismia rodwayi, Thismia saulensis, Thismia singeri, Thismia taiwanensis, Thismia tuberculata, Thismia yorkensis, Thismia mullerensis, Thismia annamensis, Thismia tentaculata, Thismia angustimitra, Thismia huangii, Thismia betung-kerihunensis, Thismia prataensis, Thismia kelantanensis, Thismia filiformis,

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Sahut Chantanaorrapint: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantanaorr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118092-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.